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1. • • Despite the almost universal praise for Brendan Fraser's human performance, as well as the acting from the rest of the film's ensemble, The Whale has garnered a lot of controversy for the film's supposed fatphobia from viewers and critics alike.
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     Why The Whale Is Controversial, Despite Brendan Fraser's Comeback

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   Why is 'the whale' so controversial?

   • Despite the almost universal praise for Brendan Fraser's human performance, as well as the acting from the rest of the film's ensemble, The Whale has garnered a lot of controversy for the film's supposed fatphobia from viewers and critics alike.

   Why The Whale Is Controversial, Despite Brendan Fraser's Comeback

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   Why is Darren Aronofsky's 'the whale' controversial?

   • This article discusses fatphobia and sexual abuse and therefore may be distressing to some readers. Although The Whale is being hailed as the comeback film for actor Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky's film is garnering controversy owing to concerns because of The Whale fatphobia controversy.

   Why The Whale Is Controversial, Despite Brendan Fraser's Comeback

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   Why is the whale a bad movie?

   • However, the film has been accused of The Whale fatphobia controversy by using Charlie's refusal to go to the hospital as a way to show the audience that he is self-sacrificial, rather than acknowledging that studies show that obese patients are often either dismissed or misdiagnosed by doctors. Will The Whale's Controversy Hurt The Movie?

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   Why is 'the whale' being celebrated as Brendan Fraser's comeback performance?

   • Part of the reason that The Whale is being celebrated as Brendan Fraser's comeback performance is that it's his first major movie role in almost a decade, and Fraser makes the most of this opportunity to truly capture the humanity of his character.

   Why The Whale Is Controversial, Despite Brendan Fraser's Comeback

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   Will the 'the whale' controversy harm a fatsuit campaign?

   • Time will tell whether the controversy is enough to harm that campaign, and whether it raises awareness on a path toward broader change in the industry. Fatsuits have historically been used to mock obese characters but Darren Aronofsky and Brendan Fraser insist 'The Whale' is different.

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   Will the whale fatphobia controversy hurt the movie?

   • The controversy surrounding The Whale, although nowhere near as damning as Amsterdam, could hurt the movie upon its wide release in December 2022. Aside from hurting the film financially, The Whale fatphobia controversy could hurt the film as an experience for viewers, given that so many of them are tied in with the content of the movie itself.

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3. time.com › 6240001The Whale Controversy: What to Know | TIME

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Why is The Whale being accused of fatphobia? Some of the film’s critics believe it perpetuates tired tropes of fat people as suffering, chronically depressed and binge eating.

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   Feb 11, 2023 · The Whale fatphobia controversy has partially stemmed from the use of a fatsuit to make Brendan Fraser look like he weighs the 600lb that his character does, rather than hiring an actor of a similar build to Charlie. The fatsuit was then digitally altered in post-production to further increase the size of the character to the full 600lb.

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   Dec 19, 2022 · The Whale, the new film by Darren Aronofsky starring Brendan Fraser and Sadie Sink, has received critical acclaim - but not from everyone. Here's all the controversy and backlash around the film...

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7. www.marieclaire.com.au › life › brendan-fraser-theWhy Brendan Fraser in ‘The Whale’ Caused Controversy

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   From allegations of fatphobia and a ‘Brenaissance’, here’s everything to know about the Brendan Fraser 'The Whale' controversy.

8. www.cnn.com › 2022/12/21 › opinionsOpinion: The backlash against ‘The Whale’ is telling us all ...

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   Dec 21, 2022 · The film, which has garnered significant praise even as it’s prompted notable controversy, stars Brendan Fraser as Charlie, a 600-pound gay man slowly eating himself to death.

9. www.buzzfeed.com › natashajokic1 › the-whale-brendanThe Whale Movie, Brendan Fraser Controversy Explained - BuzzFeed

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   Oct 14, 2022 · It's been heralded as a comeback for its star, Brendan Fraser. Hell, he's already had Oscar rumors floating around, and the movie hasn't even been released. Yet, the movie has also been accused of...

10. www.huffingtonpost.co.uk › entry › the-whaleThe Whale Director Defends Controversial Decision To Cast ...

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    Oct 13, 2022 · Filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has responded to the controversy over casting Brendan Fraser as the lead in his new movie The Whale. In the lead-up to the Oscar-nominated director’s new film, there...